Exploring the hidden food lane in Delhi: Champa Gali

"You don'y need a silver fork to eat good food"

Delhi has a lot to offer when it comes to food. If you are looking for a place to chill away from the hustle of the city, Champa Gali is the place to be.

Champa Gali is not just a passageway but a lot more. The street is unique and serene in it's own way. It's a perfect blend of cafes, design studios and handicraft shops.

How to reach Champa Gali:

Take a metro and get down at Saket Metro Station. You can book a cab from the metro station to Champa Gali or there are autos available right outside to take you to this little heaven.

Cafes at Champa Gali:

The lane offers limited variety of cafes which are unique in their own aspect. As you enter the street, you'll find "Pho King" on your left. Painted blue and white, and decorated beautifully with lights, this place has a Greek vibe to it. Pho King offers authentic Pan Asian cuisine. We tried Asparagus & Chestnut Dimsums, Dahi ke kebab (because thoda desi hona is important) and the Delhi Summer for drinks. I am not really a fan of dahi kebabs but this place has the best of it to offer!! The dimsums were a treat to the palette and the drink was refreshing.

We moved to "Jugmug Thela" next. The place has great ambience, however the food was a little disappointing. We ordered Classic Hot Chocolate, Cafe Bombon from their Gourmet Coffee section and Tikka Shika OMG! (Paneer Tikka Sandwich). The hot chocolate was average but the coffee was gourmet in every sense! I couldn't have more than two bites of the sandwich. It was dry and very basic. Jugmug Thela has a beautiful outdoor seating, perfect to spend the day with your friends.

Also, you can buy some great unusual handicrafts from the art studios in the lane. All said, this place is great to spend quality time. It's the perfect amalgamation of great food and art!

How to dress Retro

There's one trend that never goes out of fashion, the Polka Dots! They are one of the most timeless patterns. I've seen it throughout my childhood and have always loved it.

Therougeedit presents its take on the feminine, classy and whimsical Polka Dot Trend.

It's a style for all seasons simply because it emanates the unquestionable yet glamorous look of all times. It's set to suit everyone irrespective of your age since the pattern is not restricted to one size. You can always go for bold and vibrant large polkas or soft and subtle smaller prints.

There's something about the vintage look that intrigues me and unlike other vintage trends, polka dots offer an interesting way of mixing and matching with other colors if you are not daring enough to go for a print on print look. Go ahead with a black crop top or a body suit to tone down the look.

I went in for a full polka outfit and it made me feel no less than a 1950's diva! The outfit can be worn to a brunch or a fun day outing with friends. If only I had a hat and a polo match to go to! ✽ eye rolls ✽

I din't really want to accessorize my look simply because the outfit just does the talking. I loved the neckline and the bell sleeves. Classy, isn't it? The skirt has the perfect flare and oh I got the rightly timed shot with it! ✽woohooo✽ I paired it up with large cat eyed sunglasses by Aldo, heels by Forever21 and a Tommy Hilfiger timepiece.

Outfit Details:

Top and Skirt: Koovs

Shades: Aldo

Heels: Forever21

Watch: Tommy Hilfiger

Must have MAC Lipsticks (Matte/Retro Matte)

Sometimes you need to make your lipstick tell a story

Does putting on a lipstick not only brighten your face but also your day?

It just perks me up! If you are the same, read on...

Ask me to suggest a lipstick and MAC is the first brand that pops up in my mind!

It is the holy grail of cosmetics that has a wide range of lipsticks, differing in textures and finishes. There are a million different types of MAC Lipsticks but "Retro Matte" and "Matte" win my heart. I say it without a shadow of a doubt that any girl can find the perfect shade from the MAC range!

I appreciate the tastelessness of MAC Lipsticks. That classic vanilla scent, bullet case and the unmatchable quality makes these lipsticks stand out! The price is a little on the steeper side but ₹1500 for this little heaven of luxury is reasonable.

MAC Retro Matte and Matte tend to dry out your lips so a little prepping must be done. Just moisturize your lips and you're good to go!

Here are my favorites from MAC.

Ruby Woo

Ruby Woo is the KING of red lipsticks. It lasts forever and the color suits all skin tones. If you want just one lipstick from MAC, go for this! It's the true matte red color that'll surely get you loads of compliments. This baby is all time favorite!

Relentlessly Red

Relentlessly Red is a Retro Matte finish that gives an opaque coverage in one go. Even though it's slightly drying on the lips, the silver lining here is the staying power! Doesn't budge for good 6 hours and that bright pinkish red shade is perfect for summers!

Pink Pigeon

Pink Pigeon is a true blue neon pink in Matte finish. It is the brightest pink in my collection. Perfect pink to team up with your whites on a bright sunny day.

Flat Out Fabulous

Flat Out Fabulous is one of my favorite pinks. With a Retro Matte texture, it hardly budges. It is a bright pink-plum color. I somehow find this one not to be too trying as the other retro mattes. It is a gorgeous pink shade that would compliment the Indian complexion well.

All Fired Up

All Fired Up is another Retro Matte lipstick which is a warm reddish fuchsia with a matte finish. Describing this color is a bit confusing but that's the beauty of it. It's the perfect pink with red undertones. With that impeccable color pay off and an amazing stay, this beauty is an absolute favorite!